Inclusive Sustainability in Slum Upgrading and Incremental Housing. The case of the Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro.

Abstract

Rocinha is a favela (slum) located in the south zone of Rio de Janeiro, located 15km from the city center. Its population of more than 100,000 inhabitants is distributed around a 143.72ha valley that is surrounded by the rock... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Nuno Martins (CIAUD, Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade de Lisboa)
  2. Jacira Saavedra (PROURB, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro)

Topic Area

4b Sustainable communities, landscapes, cities and regions

Session

4B+4C-3 » 4b4c Sustainable communities, landscapes, cities, regions and transportation Sustainable communities, landscapes, cities, regions and transportation (08:00 - Friday, 16th June, SD 704)

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